COMPUTER COPS: Inside the big business of selling AI to the police

AI technology is increasingly being sold to police departments to automate routine and critical legal processes. The International Association of Chiefs of Police Technology Conference highlighted these AI tools as the future of policing. This shift raises concerns about the impact of AI on law enforcement practices in America.

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PublishedThursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00 PMJul 16, 01:00 PM

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A structured operator read: what happened, why it matters, who is affected, and what to watch next.

What happened

AI technology is increasingly being sold to police departments to automate routine and critical legal processes. The International Association of Chiefs of Police Technology Conference highlighted these AI tools as the future of policing. This shift raises concerns about the impact of AI on law enforcement practices in America.

Why it matters

AI adoption in policing could significantly change legal and enforcement procedures.

Business impact

Companies selling AI to police stand to gain from expanding law enforcement budgets.

Who is affected

Teams tracking Core AI, Policy, product strategy, operations, and market positioning.

Operator take

Organizations should monitor AI use in policing to address ethical and legal implications.

What to watch next

Organizations should monitor AI use in policing to address ethical and legal implications.

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